The Nevada crime of of possessing a dangerous weapon on school property prohibits not only guns from being on campus but also dirks, daggers, switchblades, trefoils, nunachakus, metal knuckles, blackjacks, and billy clubs. Furthermore, this law applies not only to schools but also to child care facilities. Police officers and security guards may legally possess weapons at schools.

The Nevada crime of possessing a dangerous weapon on school property is a gross misdemeanor. Penalties include up to one year in jail and/or up to $2,000 in fines. The only firearms that need to be registered in Nevada are handguns.